I refuse to please others at the expense of my emotional well-being. Even if it means saying "No" to people who are used to hearing "Yes". Stop holding onto people who keep letting go of you. Pay attention to the faithful people. The ones you don't have to impress. The ones who always have your back. The ones that love you with no strings attached.
Do the things you used to talk about doing but never did. Know when to let go and when to hold on tight. Stop rushing. Don't be intimidated to say it like it is. Stop apologizing all the time. Learn to say No, so your Yes has some oomph.
Spend time with the friends who lift you up and cut loose the ones who bring you down. Stop giving your power away. Be more concerned with being interested than being interesting. Be old enough to appreciate your freedom & young enough to enjoy it. Finally know who you are...
You have to learn to say no without feeling guilty. Setting boundaries is healthy. You need to learn to respect and take care of yourself.
Learn the art of saying No don't lie. Don't make excuses. Don't over explain yourself. Just simply decline.